What is the cheapest way to get from Milan to Pilatus?

The cheapest way to get from Milan to Pilatus is to drive which costs SFr 40 - SFr 60 and takes 3h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Milan to Pilatus?

The fastest way to get from Milan to Pilatus is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.

Is there a direct train between Milan and Pilatus?

No, there is no direct train from Milan to Pilatus. However, there are services departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Pilatus Kulm via Arth-Goldau, Luzern and Alpnachstad PB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Milan to Pilatus?

The distance between Milan and Pilatus is 248 km. The road distance is 249.4 km.

How do I travel from Milan to Pilatus without a car?

The best way to get from Milan to Pilatus without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 150.

How long does it take to get from Milan to Pilatus?

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Milan to Pilatus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Milan to Pilatus train from?

Milan to Pilatus train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.

Train or bus from Milan to Pilatus?

The best way to get from Milan to Pilatus is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 170 and takes 5h 11m.

Where does the Milan to Pilatus train arrive?

Milan to Pilatus train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Arth-Goldau station.

Can I drive from Milan to Pilatus?

Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Pilatus is 249 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Milan to Pilatus.

Where can I stay near Pilatus?

There are 640+ hotels available in Pilatus.

Milan to Pilatus - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Milan to Pilatus by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
5h 1m
CHF 59–145
Drive 249.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Milan to Pilatuscar 249.4 km
3h 2m
CHF 41–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milan to Luzernbus FlixBus N401 / ...
5h 11m
CHF 126–168
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 34m
CHF 95–259
Train via Locarno
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re 80
2. Take the train from Locarno to Luzerntrain Ir26 / ...
7h 46m
CHF 74–198

Milan to Pilatus by train (Trenitalia)

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5h 1mAverage Duration

CHF 59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 248.3 km
Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Pilatus, Switzerland?

Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldau hourly. Tickets cost CHF 45–90 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Milan to Luzern twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 14–25 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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